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We've organized a comprehensive list of Arizona nursing schools. Below you'll find information on specific nursing programs such as LPN certificates and ADN, BSN, and MSN degrees. You'll also find a profile of nursing education and careers in each major Arizona city.

The projected nursing shortage in Arizona over the coming decade will create an abundance of job opportunities for graduates from accredited nursing schools. Let's take a closer look at the major types of nursing roles.

Nursing is a profession that draws on the most elemental way human beings can relate – by providing direct physical care to one another. Fortunately, for those interested in a career in nursing, there are many roles related to the nursing profession. One of these is the nursing assistant role.

Nursing is a career that will never go out of style, since providing care (and receiving it) is one of the most elemental facts of life. Those interested in a nursing career can choose from several roles within the profession. One popular option is the role of licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Registered nurses (RNs) play a critical role in the healthcare system. Not only do they work hand-in-hand with physicians to provide care to patients, they can also lead teams of nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in doing so. They dispense medication, provide bedside care, and make certain critical patient care decisions.

The Phoenix metropolitan area has over two dozen nursing schools. Prospective nursing students should understand the different nursing roles – including job scope, educational pathways, and compensation – before they select a training program.

Arizona is home to more than 75,000 nursing professionals across a broad range of roles, including registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), and certified nursing assistant (CNA). Hundreds of these professionals work in Tempe, Arizona’s eighth-largest city. Many of Tempe’s nurses earned their degree or certificate at a local nursing school. The most prominent local option is Arizona State University, of course, but accredited schools like Brookline College and University of Phoenix also have nearby campuses.

For our inaugural rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on over 3,200 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We included the following states within our Southwest rankings: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We evaluated each nursing school in the region on three dimensions:

For our inaugural rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on over 3,200 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We included the following states within our Southwest rankings: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We evaluated each nursing school in the region on three dimensions:

For our inaugural rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on over 3,200 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We included the following states within our Southwest rankings: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We evaluated each nursing school in the region on three dimensions:

For our inaugural rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on over 3,200 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We included the following states within our Southwest rankings: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We evaluated each nursing school in the region on three dimensions:

For our 2018 rankings, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac collected data on over 3,000 nursing schools and campuses throughout the United States. We included the following states within our Southwest rankings: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We evaluated each nursing school in the region on three dimensions:

If you are interested in joining the nursing profession, you might find yourself bewildered by the alphabet soup of options that present themselves. Below we clarify and explain each of these distinct nursing roles.

Scottsdale is home to one of the most revered institutions of American medicine, the Mayo Clinic. Indeed, Scottsdale’s nursing professionals have a broad range of high-quality employers from which to choose. Aspiring nurses must understand the different roles that these employers are seeking to fill, including responsibilities, educational requirements, and compensation.

The Phoenix metropolitan area has over two dozen nursing schools. Prospective nursing students should understand the different nursing roles – including job scope, educational pathways, and compensation – before they select a training program.

A dozen institutions in Phoenix, Arizona, offer nursing-related programs. Before committing to a nursing school, prospective students should understand the job scope of each nursing role, the education pathways to licensure, and the employment opportunities that await local graduates.